Water Access Area Technician: Outdoor Maintenance Pro

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington, working through the Water Development and Fisheries Wildlife (WDFW) Wildlife Program in Lacey, WA, seeks a Water Access Area Technician to maintain safe, accessible recreational spaces. The role requires hands-on outdoor maintenance, vegetation control, and facility inspections to keep access sites clean and user-friendly.

The incumbent will operate trucks, ATVs and various power tools, perform safety-focused repairs, and support environmental stewardship across lands and

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in habitat management or natural resource operations.
• Associate’s degree in natural resource management or related field.
• One year of experience as a Natural Resource Technician 2.
• At least six months of experience operating equipment such as vehicles, ATVs or trailers.
• At least six months of experience with hand and power tools in outdoor, construction, or habitat work settings.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Forklift Operation Certification within 1 year of hire.
• Chainsaw Operation within 1 year of hire.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Training Certification within 1 year of hire.
• Washington State Public Operator Pesticide license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and independently perform maintenance on WDFW lands and facilities.
• Remove garbage and debris from restrooms and facilities.
• Clean and sanitize toilets, urinals, handrails, doors and windows; restock supplies.
• Inspect and repair doors, locks, signs and graffiti; report issues to supervisor.
• Operate a range of equipment including trucks, ATVs, leaf blowers and power tools.
• Perform vegetation management: brush, weed eat, rake, spray weeds, store chemicals; manage debris.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

Associate’s degree in natural resource management or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Trucks

ATVs

Chainsaws

Pumps

Job description

State of Washington, working through the Water Development and Fisheries Wildlife (WDFW) Wildlife Program in Lacey, WA, seeks a Water Access Area Technician to maintain safe, accessible recreational spaces. The role requires hands-on outdoor maintenance, vegetation control, and facility inspections to keep access sites clean and user-friendly.

The incumbent will operate trucks, ATVs and various power tools, perform safety-focused repairs, and support environmental stewardship across lands and